momentum (Meaning)

Wordnet

momentum (n)

an impelling force or strength

the product of a body's mass and its velocity

Webster

momentum (n.)

The quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity of matter multiplied into the velocity; impetus.

Essential element, or constituent element.

momentum Sentence Examples

  1. The car's immense momentum propelled it forward with unstoppable force.
  2. The athlete's sprinting momentum carried her across the finish line in record time.
  3. The political movement gained momentum as more and more people rallied to its cause.
  4. The company's strong sales momentum boosted its stock price to unprecedented heights.
  5. The research project built momentum, attracting funding and support from various sources.
  6. The stock market's upward momentum created a surge in investor confidence.
  7. The public outcry against injustice gained significant momentum, forcing governments to take action.
  8. The virus's transmission momentum slowed due to widespread vaccinations and public health measures.
  9. The momentum of the strike grew, as more workers joined the protest.
  10. The project's momentum stalled due to unforeseen challenges and delays.

FAQs About the word momentum

an impelling force or strength, the product of a body's mass and its velocityThe quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity

impetus, motivation, encouragement, stimulus, incentive, boost, provocation, spur, fuel, reason

disincentive, disincentive, counterincentive,counterincentive,

The car's immense momentum propelled it forward with unstoppable force.

The athlete's sprinting momentum carried her across the finish line in record time.

The political movement gained momentum as more and more people rallied to its cause.

The company's strong sales momentum boosted its stock price to unprecedented heights.